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How to get fromCharlotte to Clearwaterby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte to Clearwater by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or tram

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  1. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tampa, line 52 bus

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CLT - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court Stbus bus
    5h 44m
    $78–438

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2433
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2411 / ...
    15h 32m
    $96–144

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the train from Cary to Tampatrain train Floridian
    20h 43m
    $283–594

  4. Drive  574.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Clearwatercar car 574.3 mi
    10h 36m
    $105–152

  5. Line 501 tram to Concord, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport

    1. Take the tram from 7th St Station to JW Clay Blvd Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Concord (USA) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane plane USA - PIE
    4h 11m
    $95–415

  6. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, line 18 bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane CLT - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - C to Park St Terminal - Platform - Dbus bus
    7h 52m
    $117–665

Charlotte to Clearwater by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Clearwater, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court St via Orlando Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot, and Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A in around 15h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Clearwater via Cary and Tampa in around 20h 43m.

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